Members vanillawafer Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 I'm sure I'm probably but I'm conflicted. I want to get a new tele, and I'm not sure if I should go for the Fender American Standard or the Fender American Deluxe. What would you do? Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonPhillips Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 Fender American Deluxe. No-brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hard Truth Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 If you have a belly at all, get a tele with a contour. they are much more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DenverDave Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 Between those two - I'd get the standard Tele. Just have one built by Benford or Mason guitars and save some $$ for a Tele that is as good or better than the Fender... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members I Am Ozymandias Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 Fender American Deluxe. No-brainer. My brand new standard is no slouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rdm Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 Std Tele all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MatteusNova Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 A new Tele, was wrong with the old one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members duncan Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 Fender American Deluxe. No-brainer. plus one. srsly. no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GCDEF Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 I'm contemplating selling my almost new American Deluxe. Was doing a country rock band for a while, but I need more of a shredder thing now. Send a PM if you want more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TeleFromHelly Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 I'd go for the standard every time. The extra frills and stuff (noiseless pickups, abalone dots, back contour) kind of take away the teleness from what makes a telecaster...it's supposed to be bare bones OG son! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanillawafer Posted August 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 noiseless pickups, abalone dots, back contour Actually, those are the things that have me somewhat more interested in the deluxe. I've heard the noiseless pickups are nice. Of course I've also heard they are bad. I'm pretty sure this post is a lost cause because everyone is going to have an opinion one way or another. I guess I should probably find a place where I can play them both and decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Artslinger Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 Between those two - I'd get the standard Tele. Just have one built by Benford or Mason guitars and save some $$ for a Tele that is as good or better than the Fender... I was thinking of having a Standard-Deluxe Benford with Searcy pups built sometime next year when I have the money, if I can get past that headstock look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanillawafer Posted August 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 I was thinking of having a Standard-Deluxe Benford with Searcy pups built sometime next year when I have the money, if I can get past that headstock look. Isn't that a Fender Deluxe in your avatar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Artslinger Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 Isn't that a Fender Deluxe in your avatar? Yes I'm thinking of getting rid of my other two guitars and keeping just the Tele Deluxe and the Benford if I have it built. I really don't want more than two guitars for now. Well maybe a Bass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DenverDave Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 Actually, those are the things that have me somewhat more interested in the deluxe. I've heard the noiseless pickups are nice. Of course I've also heard they are bad.I'm pretty sure this post is a lost cause because everyone is going to have an opinion one way or another. I guess I should probably find a place where I can play them both and decide. Very smart move. Our lead player in our band has a Deluxe, and he loves the noiseless pickups. I don't care for their tone. The back contour is the only thing I like better on the Am Deluxe. The best way to choose is to play both of them for yourself. Either will be fine instruments. If you get a chance - also try out the Fender Baja Tele. It is MIM, but it is a great sounding guitar. The pickups in it are better than in either the Standard or the Deluxe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanillawafer Posted August 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 Thanks everyone for the feedback! One other thing, do you all generally buy from a place like GC or do you rely on the bigger online stores like Sweetwater, MusiciansFriend... Not sure that I want a guitar shipped, but I'm also not sure I like dealing with GC since they don't cut deals anymore and I would have to pay local sales tax of .0825. However, I do have a 10% off GC coupon to burn this month. Does GC even keep the standard and deluxe stocked in their store boxed up, not the ones hanging on the wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TeleFromHelly Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 Actually, those are the things that have me somewhat more interested in the deluxe. Sounds like you've answered your own question. I'm sure they are very nice guitars but I will never recognize them as teles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoeBoy Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 Deluxe, I love the look. Plus I have an American Standard. You won't regret either choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hard Truth Posted August 6, 2008 Members Share Posted August 6, 2008 I don't like noise, another reason I recommend the deluxe. the tone is as good or better than the standard IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanillawafer Posted August 9, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2008 If you get a chance - also try out the Fender Baja Tele. It is MIM, but it is a great sounding guitar. The pickups in it are better than in either the Standard or the Deluxe. Good call, I've really been thinking about this Tele too because the price is great! Not sure I like the looks, but it could probably grow on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Danne Posted August 11, 2008 Members Share Posted August 11, 2008 I would tell you to buy the Deluxe. That way, if you hate it, you can sell it to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanillawafer Posted August 11, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 11, 2008 I would tell you to buy the Deluxe. That way, if you hate it, you can sell it to me I think I am going to just buy the Deluxe from Musicians Friend or Sweetwater. I went to 4 Guitar Centers here in Texas and none of them had the Baja or Deluxe, so I couldn't try them out. GC inventory sucks these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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